We’re at that time of year where non-roster invites function as flashbacks. Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports that the Pirates have signed outfielder Felix Pie to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invite to spring training and incentives based on plate appearances if he makes the major league club.

Pie, now 27, failed to make the Indians out of spring training this year before joining the Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League. He eventually latched on with the Braves and batted .285/.338/.459 with six home runs, 51 RBI, 16 stolen bases and a .797 OPS in 96 games with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Pie owns a .248/.298/.374 batting line in the majors between the Cubs and Orioles. The former top prospect could have a chance at a fifth outfielder job with Pittsburgh.